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May 7, 1983 CO · Coal drill operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Chimney Rock Coal · Over-exertion in lifting objects

MINER ATTEMPTING TO LIFT TONGUE OUT OF LIGHT PLANT TO SWING JACK OUT FROM UNDER IT. MINER EXPERIENCED SLIPPED VERTABRAE & PELVIS DISLOCATION.

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